Embarking on a career in journalism, I realized that this profession is not for everyone. Not everyone is ready to gather large amounts of information, analyze datasets and decipher what the people they interview mean when they say something.
But in an age where algorithms curate our reality and anyone can self publish, it is becoming hard to discern truth from falsehood. The current digital world has shattered the old gatekeepers of information.
Now that we have both limitless platforms for self-expression and limitless potential for manipulation, lack of access to reliable information goes beyond being a mere inconvenience. The spread of misinformation jeopardizes societal norms, leading people astray and eroding the foundation of informed democracy.
This is why the most vital skill isn’t just consuming news — it’s thinking like those who produce it. So, you need to think like a journalist. But what does that mean?